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Amp Emulator

IK Multimedia Amplitube Tonex

Those who were mixing records in the late '90s and early '00s will remember the awe generated by the first amp modeling plugins, which allowed producers to record a clean guitar and apply a choice of amps (and later also effects and mic placements) at the mixing stage. Italian company…Click on the title for more

IK Multimedia Amplitube Tonex

NUX MG-400 Amp Modeler

Amp modelers in recent years have shrunk considerably in size, so much so that the race among competing builders is now not about how small you can make them, but how many features you can pack into them. In this optic, the NUX MG-400, with its gorgeous 2.8" color display and…Click on the title for more

NUX MG-400 Amp Modeler

2023 UPDATE! Best Amp Modeling Pedals & Cab Simulators

This article is about pedals that simulate the tone of guitar amps and cabs but are not able to power a speaker cabinet. If you are looking for a pedal that can do that, see our article about the best power amp pedals. [lwptoc depth="4" hierarchical="0" numeration="decimal" title="TABLE OF CONTENTS…Click on the title for more

2023 UPDATE! Best Amp Modeling Pedals & Cab Simulators

Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim

The company behind the respected Captor loadbox series and the Cab M, has announced Two notes ReVolt, a 3-channel guitar amp simulator/DI featuring an all-analog signal path, a 12AX7 preamp tube, integrated OD-boost circuit with dedicated switching and level control, and Analog Cab Sim for seamless DI whether in the…Click on the title for more

Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim

Tsakalis MultiCab MK4 Amp and Cab Emulation

The niche of pedals emulating amp and cabs has been getting rather hot in 2020, with several new players coming out with very interesting products. Athens (Greece)'s Tsakalis Audioworks, a company that's been turning more and more ears as of late, is not new at this game, since their brand…Click on the title for more

Tsakalis MultiCab MK4 Amp and Cab Emulation

Two Notes Torpedo C.A.B. M+

Carrying around an amp, a cabinet, or a combo unit is one of the daily pains of any gigging guitarist who does not yet have the luxury of the roadies's helping hand. French pedal builder Two Notes has been among the most proactive in trying to provide guitarists with portable…Click on the title for more

Two Notes Torpedo C.A.B. M+

Walrus Audio ACS1 Amp & Cab simulator

Walrus Audio is on fire this January 2021, being (so far) the only pedal company announcing two relevant pedal releases. After the Mako R1 Reverb, the Oklahoma City-based builder just unveiled the Walrus Audio ACS1, another member of the Mako family. This pedal packs in a compact enclosure an incredible…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio ACS1 Amp & Cab simulator

BOSS IR-200 Amp and IR Cabinet Simulator

The BOSS 200 series welcomes another member to its growing family, the IR-200 Amp and IR Cabinet Simulator, an uber-comprehensive stereo device for performing, rehearsing, and recording without the burden of real amp and cabinets for both guitar (8amp types) and bass (3 amp types). We could spend all day…Click on the title for more

BOSS IR-200 Amp and IR Cabinet Simulator

DSM and Humboldt Simplifier Analog Amp/Cab Simulator

Launched at NAMM 2020 at our very Stompbox Booth, the DSM and Humboldt Simplifier is a fully analog amp and cab emulator that features a true analog preamp that recreates in fine detail the most popular clean channel preamps, a power amp sim and dual independent Cab sims with spread…Click on the title for more

DSM and Humboldt Simplifier Analog Amp/Cab Simulator

Mooer Preamp Model X X2

The Mooer X2 line is adding two new members belonging to the amp modeling niche - the second one being the Cab X2. The Preamp Model X X2 is a Dual-Channel Digital Preamp pedal boasting a compact case, 14 editable presets, dual footswitches and three cab simulations. Each of the…Click on the title for more

Mooer Preamp Model X X2

Flamma FS06 Preamp + Cab Simulator

The latest device from the Flamma FS Series is a very purple digital Preamp pedal with presets and a three-way EQ section: the FS06. The pedal features 7 amp modes accessible by tapping on the Select button or the Footswitch. Each amp has a preset slot. Each emulation has its…Click on the title for more

Flamma FS06 Preamp + Cab Simulator

Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

Today's guitarists take amp and cab simulation pedals for granted as an option to add a variety of tonal flavor to their "real" amp and cabs. But things were very different until the year 1989, when the only amp/cab sound one could get was through... an actual amp/cab combo, as…Click on the title for more

Tech 21 SansAmp Classic